Can I use my Oyster card from Clapham Junction to Gatwick?
Yes, you can travel between London and Gatwick using your Oyster card, although it’s not always the cheapest ticket to Gatwick.
Can you get a train straight to Gatwick Airport?
Three train services operate trains from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The Gatwick Express is the fastest of these and takes only 30 minutes from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport. Southern trains also run from London Victoria to Gatwick and Thameslink trains from London St Pancras.
How long is the Gatwick Express to Clapham Junction?
The train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junction takes around 41 minutes on average but can take just 24 minutes on the fastest services.
How much is Oyster to Gatwick?
Using Oyster & Visitor Oyster Cards to/from Gatwick – key facts:
| London – Gatwick Airport comparison of fares 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | Standard Adult Fare* | |
| Gatwick Express Train (Ticket on day) | £19.90 | £38.90 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Advance online) | £17.80 | £34.70 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Oyster) | £19.80 | £39.60 |
Can I use contactless Clapham to Gatwick?
Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG.
How much does the Gatwick Express cost?
Using Oyster & Visitor Oyster cards to/from Gatwick – key facts:
| London – Gatwick Airport comparison of fares 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | Standard Adult Fare* | |
| Gatwick Express Train (Ticket on day) | £19.90 | £38.90 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Advance online) | £17.80 | £34.70 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Oyster) | £19.80 | £39.60 |
How much is taxi to Gatwick?
Central to Gatwick Airport from £55. Vehicles Available for up to 8 people.
Where does the Gatwick Express stop?
GATWICK EXPRESS (National Rail)
The first stop of the GATWICK EXPRESS train route is London Victoria and the last stop is Brighton. GATWICK EXPRESS (Brighton) is operational during weekdays.
How do I get to Gatwick early morning?
easyBus run a non-stop service every 15 minutes taking 1 hour and 10 minutes to get you between Gatwick and Central London. The best thing is that they also run from 4am to 1am, so you will nearly always have a bus ready to board, this is very helpful especially if you’re getting in early in the morning!
Can I use my 60 plus Oyster card to Gatwick?
Yes, you can use your 60+ Oyster card in conjunction with a Gatwick to Z6B single ticket on Southern or Thameslink.
Can I use my Oyster card at Gatwick?
Using an Oyster card on Gatwick Express
You can use your Oyster card to pay for journeys on the Gatwick Express. Simply touch the card on the yellow Oyster card reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria.
How much is the Gatwick Express?
Is Gatwick in Oyster card Zone?
Gatwick has no Oyster fare zone and specific fare cap, your Oyster is just debited for the fare between Gatwick and London. If you interchange between the Gatwick Train journey and the London Underground / DLR networks you will have to pass through ticket barriers at the interchange rail station.
Why is Gatwick Express suspended?
Gatwick Express was suspended in March 2020 as passengers numbers dipped due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The service resumed on weekdays in December, but was axed two weeks later due to engineering works and Omicron.
Is Gatwick Express part of National Rail?
Who operates Gatwick Express? On 26 July 2015, Gatwick Express and Southern Railway joined Great Northern and Thameslink to operate under one company, Govia Thameslink Railway.
How early should I get to Gatwick Airport?
How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.
Do trains run to Gatwick all night?
Gatwick Airport train station is located in the heart of the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport. If you’re headed to or coming from the North Terminal, take the inter-terminal transit shuttle. It’s just a two-minute ride and runs 24 hours a day.
Do trains run all night to Gatwick?
Can you use contactless from Clapham Junction to Gatwick?
Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail.
Can I use my over 60+ Oyster card to Gatwick?
Children’s ZIP Oyster cards, London Freedom Pass, 60+ London Oyster photocard and Veterans Oyster photocard holders can NOT travel free on the these routes. If you’re travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, please be aware that there are two fares in operation.
Can I use my Oyster to go to Gatwick?
You can use your Oyster card to pay for journeys on the Gatwick Express. Simply touch the card on the yellow Oyster card reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria.
Which station does the Gatwick Express go from?
Victoria Station
London Underground’s Victoria Station – located just under the National Rail station your Gatwick Express train arrives and departs from – offers access to the Victoria, District and Circle lines.
How long is Gatwick Express suspended for?
Gatwick Express suspended until further notice as GTR implement reduced service. A reduced service will begin on the 4th January across the Govia Thameslink Railway network as coronavirus and the omicron variant continues to affect staff availability.
Do I need to wear a mask at Gatwick Airport?
We recommend you wear a mask at the airport.